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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97034
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, released a notice amending a previous emergency declaration for Georgia (FEMA-3616-EM) initially issued on September 26, 2024. This amendment announced that the emergency incident period ended on October 30, 2024. Additionally, it specified several programs under the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) for funding and reporting purposes related to the emergency. These programs include Community Disaster Loans, Disaster Legal Services, and Disaster Housing Assistance, among others.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, which helps people during big disasters, is updating their plan for helping Georgia after an emergency. They decided the emergency stopped at the end of October, and they're using special programs to give and track the money needed for repairs and support.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97041
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a Presidential emergency declaration for Georgia due to Hurricane Helene, which began affecting the state on September 24, 2024. This declaration allows for federal assistance to support emergency efforts like evacuations and sheltering across multiple counties. Federal funds will cover 75% of the eligible costs for these emergency measures, and FEMA has appointed Kevin A. Wallace, Sr. as the Federal Coordinating Officer for the operation. The declaration enables specific assistance programs to help those affected by the emergency.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping Georgia because a big storm named Hurricane Helene hit the state, and they will pay for most of the help needed, like moving people away from danger and finding them safe places to stay.